1. Historic election of N.C. convention’s first Black president put into perspective with Facebook post

Quintell Hill’s election as the first African American president in the history of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina is notable on its own merit. But just as Hill’s ascension to that role is indicative of the growing diversification of the Southern Baptist Convention, so is his testimony on the need for Southern Baptists to continue to address instances of racism.

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2. ERLC, Iowa Baptist convention urge court to protect parental rights

A Southern Baptist Convention entity and a Baptist state convention have joined with other organizations in urging a federal appeals court to block a public school district transgender policy they contend prevents the rights of parents to care for their children.

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3. Apologists call on former RZIM leaders to repent

A statement released Nov. 9 by a group of Christian apologists says three former members of Ravi Zacharias’ inner circle “are not fit to be in ministry and leadership positions” because of their response to the late apologist’s sexual misconduct.

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4. PODCAST: Churches are open, but attendance has not returned; State convention recaps aplenty

New research from Lifeway shows that while 100% of churches have reopened following the pandemic, only about 85% of attendees have returned. Also, state conventions are happening across the country and attendance at the meetings is on the rise.

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5. Your Daily Joe

Your Daily Joe is a daily comics feature by Joe McKeever exclusive to Baptist Press.

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6. On this day in SBC history...

In 1976 - Plains Baptist Church Ends Racial Discrimination Policy

"There are no more closed doors at this church," said Hugh Carter, as he stood on the front steps of Plains Baptist Church following an almost three hour church conference. Carter, deacon and church clerk, was announcing results of an agonizing decision of the church membership that both upheld the cherished Baptist tradition of congregational authority and ended racial discrimination.

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7. BP Sports Update

• NFL: Sunday was a great reminder of why the NFL is the greatest sports league in the world. A random mid-season game between the Bills and Vikings contained both the catch of the season (maybe all-time) and was easily one of the wildest finishes of all time with a fumbled snap for a TD, a non-catch called a catch that was not reviewed, and a potential game-winning TD being intercepted in the end zone. In the end, the Vikings prevailed 33-30 in overtime.
• Premier League: On the final weekend of the season before the World Cup break, Man City lost in the dying minutes to Brentford. Arsenal cruised past Wolves and has a 5-point lead at the break over City.